Newsmast Foundation

Following recent world events, unlawful governments, lack of consequences, you might feel hopeless.

It won't fix everything, but at SFSCon last year, Michael and Saskia presented an exploration of the Social Web as the solution for resistance.

A network of social platforms which let us learn from one another again. Not from the algorithm.

Check out the presentation below 👇

https://www.sfscon.it/talks/growing-the-open-social-web-case-studies-from-newsmast/

#SocialWeb #Resistance #Hope #Fediverse

🌻 This is a friendly reminder, you deserve to use social media that makes you feel good.

You don't need to use platforms that pump hate into your timeline or use addiction as a marketing tool 🧡

#SocialMedia #BeKind

Our co-founder @michael@backend.newsmast.org represented the Newsmast Foundation last week at Rebuild, an event bringing together 60 European social platforms to take back control of social media. There's a lot of work to do, but we're so proud to be part of a long overdue European movement calling for commitment to European social platforms. You can see and sign the letter here: https://letter.rebuild.net/ #SocialWeb #EU #SocialMedia #Rebuild

Happy International Women's Day to all the women on and building the Social Web!

The Social Web wouldn't be where it is today without the contributions of women.

This year, we're celebrating 115 years of collective action.

You can learn more about those 115 years here 👉️ https://www.internationalwomensday.com/115years

#IWD26 #Women

How could the organisations you support do a better job of supporting you?

We've noticed that far too many organisations don't put their community first. It's time to make a change.

#CommunityBuilding #SocialWeb #Question #Boost #Fediverse #BeBetter

Holi or the Festival of Colours is a bright Hindu holiday celebrating the start of spring.

#Holi #Hindu #Spring #FestivalofColour

It's been a busy couple of weeks here at the Newsmast Foundation.

After visiting #FediMTL in Montréal last week, then going straight to Wales for the launch of the Tŵt app with @teamtoot@toot.wales , then to Copenhagen for Rebuild, whilst attending @fediforum@mastodon.social online, you might think we're going to quiet down for the next couple of weeks 👀

Wrong!

We're still working hard to bring more people meaningful community on the Social Web ⚡️

#SocialWeb #SocialMedia #Newsmast

We hope those celebrating Purim this evening have a joyous celebration, filled with happiness!

#Purim #Celebration

Happy Peasants' Day!

Peasants' Day is a celebration of the contribution of farmers across Myanmar.

To everyone celebrating in Myanmar and those who aren't able to celebrate at home, especially our dev partners who support the Newsmast Foundation's mission, we wish you a brilliant day 🌽 🚜

#PeasantsDay #Farmers #Celebration

Local community is essential.

At the Newsmast Foundation, we're working to support local communities by providing digital spaces for them to come together. Places they can organise, and inform as a collective.

The Community Power report by Local Trust amplifies our message, that by providing space to come together, communities can strengthen beyond their differences.

See the full report here: https://localtrust.org.uk/insights/research/community-power-the-evidence/

#SocialWeb #Community #SocialMedia #Newsmast #Apps #DigitalSpaces

Tomorrow, members of our team will be in Montreal, Canada for FediMTL! 🇨🇦

@saskia@backend.newsmast.org will be giving a talk on the Newsmast Foundation's work to grow the Social Web and provide digital space for communities and organisations. Especially our friends in Quebec, who we've partnered with to bring a dedicated @qlub@qlub.social app!

If you're in the area, we'd love to see you there 🧡

Learn more about FediMTL here: https://fedimtl.ca/

#FediMTL #Canada #SocialWeb #Fediverse #SocialMedia #Qlub

We're really excited that @saskia@backend.newsmast.org will be speaking at FediMTL next Tuesday (Feb 24th)!

If you can't make it to Montréal person, don't worry. The Social Web Foundation is offering a 50% discount on live streaming tickets with the code SWF50.

You can get yours on this link 👇

https://lepointdevente.com/billets/mns260224002?lang=en

#SocialWeb #FediMTL #Fediverse #SocialMedia #Mastodon #Tech #Quebec #Montreal #Canada

One of the biggest threats we face to democracy is disinformation.

Our friend's at @MediaRevolution@mo-me.social have pulled together Eliot Higgins, the founder of Bellingcat, and Carole Cadwalladr, an investigative journalist working on Big Tech, to a focused panel at the RSA.

If you're in London next week, we'd highly recommend checking it out and meeting these brilliant people face to face.

Learn more here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2026/02/disinformation-and-democracy/

#SocialMedia #BigTech #Democracy #Disinformation

"In Europe and worldwide, people are recognising that news publishers, progressive content creators, non-profits and civic society rely on platforms that don’t share our values. Platforms which optimise algorithms for surveillance, outrage and profit."

Wondering what we're up to at the Newsmast Foundation? 🤔

Then read the latest blog from our co-founder, @michael@backend.newsmast.org

https://www.blog-pat.ch/your-community-your-platform/

#SocialWeb #Fediverse #Newsmast #Blog #Mastodon

We know a lot of people have been asking, so we're delighted to say that The Bristol Cable don't just have a Social Web platform, they now have a dedicated account too!

Follow @TheCableOfficial@thebristolcable.social for the latest stories and updates from The Bristol Cable team.

#BristolCable #Bristol #SocialWeb #Journalism #Mastodon #News

We are committed to growing the Open Social Web. For us, that starts by working to overcome barriers of entry in the network and highlighting the things done well.

On March 2nd, @fediforum@mastodon.social are hosting an event dedicated to Growing the OSW. It's a chance to talk about all the issues as well as the long list of things the Social Web is doing well.

Ahead of it, we've published our Position Paper. You can see it here 👉
https://www.newsmastfoundation.org/our-blog/growing-the-open-social-web/

#SocialWeb #Fediverse #SocialMedia #Mastodon

LGBTQ+ people have contributed more than we'll ever be able to discover to our history.

In February, here in the UK, we celebrate LGBTQ+ history month. It's a chance to learn more about the LGBTQ+ people who have shaped our society up until this point.

As the political climate grows less accepting of diversity, it's more important than ever that we share these stories. If you have a story of LGBTQ+ history to share, please do so in the comments 👇 🧡

#LGBTQ #History #QueerHistory #Fediverse

News and social. One app.

We are incredibly excited and, honestly, really proud to be launching The Bristol Cable iOS app with The Bristol Cable today.

Our mission to unite knowledge sharing communities has never been more apparent as we continue the introduction of our Social Web enabled community apps. This time, with a news flavour! 🗞️

#SocialWeb #BristolCable #Journalism #Fediverse #Mastodon #News #SocialMedia #App